Stolen food

lewt

send a round robin email telling people you have some disease of the mouth then name everything you put in the fridge, like the chewing gum idea too though.

turbobob

geordie_joe wrote: »

Can I just point out that putting something in food to deliberately cause someone harm is a criminal offence.

The fact that that they should not have stolen it will be no defence.

A friend of mine got a very heavy fine when a burglar cut them selves on the broken glass he'd put on top of his garden wall to prevent burglaries.

Harm yes, but it would be up to you if you wanted to put hot chilli or something in your own food. A good dash of this sauce in a sandwich would probably give them a shock :rotfl:

sunnyflower

it's not very hygienic putting a carrier bag in the fridge after it's been in the supermarket trolley, floor etc etc. Someone at work does that and I'm forever moaning at her !:eek: :eek:

full-time-mum

I wonder if it would be possible to rig up some sort of alarm so that if your lunch box was opened, a bell rang or a siren went off. (Similar sort of idea to those fig leaf pictures that you used to see occaisionally in pubs). Naming and shaming would work wonders!

In fact, I feel a niche market coming on.....:rotfl:

Alternatively, invest in one of those little 'beer' fridges and have your own personal fridge under your desk. You often see novelty ones being sold for next to nothing.

karen_newcastle

This happens all the time in my office and its more than irritating.

Pleae DONT spike you food with something nasty that may bring on adverse health implications. Although the suggestion is quite funny I am sure you could land yourself in very hot water. The 'thief' may say they accidentally used your marg or milk or whatever and you could find youself in a very dodgy position and may even lose your job or end up in court!

I would say the best thing is to put your stuff in a box then in a carrier bag with lots of elastic bands around. They wont be bothered to unwrap all the stuff as they could get caught out if it takes ages to get to!

Also get a senior manager to put an email out with a very stern warning about what will happen to anyone caught stealing in the office.

terryw

karen_newcastle wrote: »

I would say the best thing is to put your stuff in a box then in a carrier bag with lots of elastic bands around. They wont be bothered to unwrap all the stuff as they could get caught out if it takes ages to get to!

And at the very end of all the unpacking..........a small nuclear device!

That stops 'em, sure does!

terryw

Elitist

karen_newcastle wrote: »

This happens all the time in my office and its more than irritating.

Also get a senior manager to put an email out with a very stern warning about what will happen to anyone caught stealing in the office.

The senior managers in my work are the worst offenders!!! If they have visitors in for a meeting not only will they use someones milk out of the fridge to make them coffee but then ask around the office for people to give them biscuits too. I've even had them moan at me when I refused to give them any of mine because it would give a bad impression if they were unable to provide tea or coffee to guests. :mad: Too bad, it's not my problem. Not to mention the fact that our canteen actually sells cartons of milk that he could go and buy and claim back in expenses!

Grrr, I get so mad just thinking about it.

sunnyflower

I know exactly what you are talking about elitist, we all bring in stuff for the staff room, tea bags, coffee etc, not only do our 2 bosses notcontribute, but offers all and sundry OUR stuff :mad: :mad: ( But they only earn about £80k between them, so I suppose they can't afford a few teabags )

mshappy

We had exactly the same problem at work.We all knew who it was but nothing could be done as there wasn't any evidence.He has left now.We had a notice displayed on the fridge saying there was a theif in the building and the police would be informed if it continued.

Nicifer_noonoo

I'd suggest investing in a lockable cash box, removing the tray and voila - instant lockable lunch box